Upcoming events & sessions
Throughout the year Kitchen Republic organizes interesting business-related events for starting and growing food entrepreneurs. We organize trainings, workshops and 1-on-1 meetings so that you can continue working on your business in an informed and inspired way. Keep an eye on our calendar for the latest updates, workshops and speakers.
Meet the Buyer x The Beehive
Our Meet the Buyer sessions are designed to connect passionate food entrepreneurs with potential customers, buyers, and/or category managers. Every month, we invite buyers from a wide range of sectors within the food industry, such as supermarkets, online retailers, hotel chains, wholesalers, and restaurant owners. These sessions offer exclusive sales opportunities, feedback, and/or professional connections that you won’t find anywhere else. In this session, we welcome De Bijenkorf Horeca!
About De Bijenkorf
De Bijenkorf is the most inspiring, creative, and sustainable department store, where everyone can feel special.
The Kitchen is their restaurant where different types of cuisines come together. Various cooking stations prepare dishes à la minute. The Kitchen can be found in their stores in Amsterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
They feature various food stations, including: fish, wok, grill, Italian, sandwiches, juices, salads, savory and sweet pastries.
Requirements: De Bijenkorf
: TBA – more information to follow. Registration is not open yet.
Who will you meet during this session?
Cindy Mulders – Operational Project Manager, Food & Restaurants
Ingrid van Thiel – Junior Business Partner, Hospitality
KR’s requirements:
– Be a member of the KR Community
– Arrive on time, with all materials prepared (tasting samples/presentation documents ready) and ready to pitch
– As space is limited and time is precious, please understand that KR and the guest buyer will select the most relevant food companies to meet during each session based on the buyer’s and companies’ focus.
– You can also leave your product(s) behind for the buyer; Kitchen Republic will collect your feedback.
–If you’re unable to attend, please let us know at least 12 hours in advance. If you do not cancel in time, you will not be included in the next selection round for an upcoming session.
How does it work?
– We offer 10-minute time slots per company. This might sound short, but it’s definitely long enough to make a lasting impression.
– You cannot apply yet. We will open the application form later. Once open,the application period for this MTB session closes on October 8. If selected, we will contact you the week before with details about your time slot.